PayMaya Shares Seven Amazing Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

Have you been thinking of traveling alone, here and abroad? But still not sure if you would really wanna do it on your own or with somebody you know? If the answer is yes, please take time to continue reading this post as PayMaya shared us seven amazing reasons why you should definitely go solo on first or next adventure.

Solo travel may sound daunting but it's really easier than people think. It can be a highly rewarding experience and an opportunity to grow as a person. Here are seven important lessons that people can learn while traveling solo.

1. Learning to respect acts of kindness: When exploring a foreign city, a little kindness goes a long way. This is why you will be more appreciative of small acts of kindness when traveling on your own. Moreso, appreciating kindness makes people kinder and more patient themselves.

2. Learning that going outside of the plan is something better: Itineraries are essential but if during the trip things go out of plan, know that you can still make the most of the experience. If you wake up too late or miss the show you wanted to catch, don't fret. Let your heart take the lead and make it an opportunity to explore.

3. Learning to live in the present and cherish it fully: If the purpose of your trip is to connect with a place and its people, then consider going alone. Spending time alone lets you pay more attention to your surroundings. It will be easier to cherish little things that you don't usually notice, like orange sunsets, ocean waves, and the chilly night time breeze. In turn, experiences can be better felt and memories will tend to last.

4. Learning to enjoy your freedom: Not having to wait on anyone or go to with their preferences are a few perks of traveling alone. It's all about you - what you want, where you want to go, and when. Only your needs matter. You can even plan something and change your mind last minute. Indulge yourself in what makes you happy.

5. Learning to be independent: If you've always had someone arranging the trip for you, it's about time to do it on your own. Book your own flights and accommodation, learn to find your way around, and catch yourself learning.

6. Learning to step out of your comfort zone: Solo travel opens a chance to challenge yourself. There's no better time to take on an adventure, to talk to strangers, to learn about new culture, to read a good book, or to explore cities by bike.

7. Learning to look at life with fresh eyes: The things that you've learned in your travels will make your life richer. At best, you will cultivate more appreciation for your own life and the world you're in. It's easier to feel at peace and content and it makes you thrilled to go on your own next solo adventure.

What's better than traveling solo? Traveling for free, of course! PayMaya rewards its young and adventure-seeking users with a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for four to Japan this April, with Php50,000 pocket money. Users earn raffle entries whenever they pay their bills through the PayMaya app, or whenever they use PayMaya for purchases worth Php1,000 and up from April 1 - April 30, 2017. You can learn more about this particular promo here in my another post.